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Ebony Love Songs

Ebony Love Songs 
We’re not together anymore,
but I still feel you in my heart 
every day
the bush-that-doesn’t-burn away.

Ebony love songs, ebony fears
fashioned to survive the years
soulful music laced with tears
cry of love as evening nears.

They don’t believe 
we have a human understanding of love
but of a truth, 
being separated from you,
my world’s in B Flat.

Where have ebony love songs gone?
Transformed to crudeness, oh so wrong.
Breeding hatred ever strong,
with strangling words that don’t belong.

I howl every night.
Your voice talks to me 
in my dreams 
as the moon, silver 
caresses my sleep.

Luther, Isleys, where are you
with melodies of love so true?
Cruising voices, singing blue,
no other sound as sweet will do.


11/21/17

I Shall Collaborate With You
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 11/26/2017 2:40:00 PM
Beautiful commemorative poem, Janis. you recreated the soul of Billie Holiday.
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Date: 11/24/2017 8:53:00 AM
Such a beautiful poem, Janis. Your passionate pen resonates within my muse very harmoniously. I am always moved emotionally by your pen voice. Such a strong romantic collab poem. I am honored to be your pen squire, m'lady. Celestial bright poetry. Love and hugs always.
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Date: 11/23/2017 11:30:00 PM
What an outstanding job. This should do very well, it sure sits that way with me. All the best ... CayCay
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